Pasta Primavera

Name: Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz uncooked fettuccine or linguine; 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 1 cup broccoli flowerets; 1 cup cauliflowerets; 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup); 1 cup frozen green peas (from 1-lb bag), rinsed to separate; 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup); 1/2 cup butter or margarine; 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash of pepper; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep 15 min
Total 40 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 4

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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Feb 24, 2011

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Ingredients

8 oz uncooked fettuccine or linguine
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 cup cauliflowerets
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 cup frozen green peas (from 1-lb bag), rinsed to separate
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

Alfredo Sauce

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cook fettuccine as directed on package.
2

Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peas and onion in oil 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat; keep warm.
3

Method for Alfredo Sauce: Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat butter and whipping cream over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and mixture starts to bubble; reduce heat to low. Simmer 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened; remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
4

Make Alfredo Sauce. Stir sauce into vegetable mixture.
5

Drain fettuccine. Stir fettuccine into sauce mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Information

530 Calories, 28g Total Fat, 20g Protein, 47g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (about 1 3/4 cups)

Calories: 530

Calories from Fat: 260

Total Fat: 28g; 44%

Saturated Fat: 14g; 71%

Trans Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 115mg; 39%

Sodium: 520mg; 22%

Potassium: 320mg; 9%

Total Carbohydrate: 47g; 16%

Dietary Fiber: 5g; 19%

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 20g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 45%; 45%

Vitamin C: 30%; 30%

Calcium: 40%; 40%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;